New York, December 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — It took about an hour for a Kings County Supreme Court jury to settle on the outcome of one of the biggest construction cases of 2022. Polish immigrant Dariusz H. has been involved in height-related construction accidents since as early as 2016. While it didn’t kill him, it caused severe spinal damage that required multiple surgeries and disabled him for life.After a long battle over his frail health and ongoing claims for damages, his legal team gets unprecedented access $47,968,838 judgment.
Slavomir Plata, Howard Frederick and Michael Taub
Kings County Courthouse
The accident was due to the negligence of one of the contractors, who improperly placed a makeshift wooden ladder on site for use by workers. On the day of the accident, the stairs had been moved improperly and were not secured without Dariusz’s knowledge, and he stepped on them causing the floor to collapse under his feet. He was seriously injured as a result, and he is thought to be a quadriplegic for the rest of his life.
Dariusz was represented by The Platta Law Firm, PLLC and barristers, Slawomir Platta, Esq., Howard G. Frederick, Esq. and Michael Taub, Esq. The case was heard by a jury of six and the Honorable Wayne P. Saitta. Judgments are unanimous for all categories of damages listed below.
Judgment Breakdown:
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Pains and Tribulations of the Past: |
$15,000,000.00 |
|
|
Past medical expenses: |
$1,506,503.27 |
(prescribed amount) |
|
Past income loss: |
$212,335.00 |
(prescribed amount) |
|
Future pain and suffering: |
$20,000,000.00 |
(over 21.5 years old) |
|
Future medical expenses: |
$11,000,000.00 |
(over 21.5 years old) |
|
Future Loss of Earnings: |
$250,000.00 |
(over 6 years old) |
|
Overall verdict: |
$47,968,838.27 |
“Most construction companies flaunt their safety standards but don’t even meet basic OSHA regulations. Not only is this negligent, it’s almost illegal. We won’t let them get away with anything. We will stand up for everyone who suffers Workers have come forward due to construction accidents,” he said Slawomir Platta, Esq. After leaving the court.
New York Construction accidents and workplace injuries are on the rise again after a brief hiatus during the 2020-21 pandemic.prosperity New York City Real estate industry urgently calls for stronger protections for workers New York state.
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